Who is my Best Friend

Each of us have friends- one or more

Some make friends easily some not- so what

Each of us is always in need of a friend

Friends hold keys- size and shape nevertheless differ

Keys to unlock doors within us, some sweet some bitter

Our nature, fonds and dislikes they know even better

Some unlock hidden secrets and open our pandora box

Some unlock the joker quietly sitting within us

Some unlock the child forgotten within us

Some unlock the mischief-maker calm within us

Some unlock our heart some our love frozen within us

Some unlock the doors to let laughter run free

Some unlock the doors and let hurt spill free

Some friends meet frequently, some love each other dearly

Some meet sparingly but care for each other tenderly

Some oldest like childhood friends, some newest as if they were meant

They are the first to cheer when cheering is essential

And are the ones to guide too when guidance is vital

Pushes us towards the path that is progressive for us

But pulls us away from acts that may eventually hurt us

True friends, call spade the spade, do not mince their words

But stick with you in your hardest times like glue

If I am asked - Who is my best friend?

I just cannot single out one as the best

For each one is different and uniquely favorites'

And that includes me-myself

Yes, I believe, I too am my best friend for live and after.